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Madame Campan On Louis XVI
The features of Louis XVI were noble enough, though somewhat melancholy in expression; his walk was heavy and unmajestic; his person greatly neglected; his hair, whatever might be the skill of his...
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Eglantine Wallace, Jane Gordon's Wilder Sister
Eglantine, Lady Wallace, was the younger sister of Jane, Duchess of Gordon, the Tory version and rival of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. But she wasn't one to hide in her famous sister's shadow. If...
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Readers' Survey Results
A few weeks ago, I asked you to take a survey to let me know what you think of History And Other Thoughts. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to fill in it. I really appreciate all your...
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Race Against Time
The British have always loved to bet on anything and everything. But few ever went the lengths William Douglas, 3rd Earl March and later 4th Duke of Queensbury, did to win bets. Even those who seemed...
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Book Reviews: The Accidental Empress & A Sinful Deception
Hello everyone,today I'm reviewing two novels. Enjoy!The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki Beautiful, romantic, tragic. The story of the Austrian Empress Sisi has captivated successive...
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The Théâtre du Palais-Royal On Fire
In 1781, The Théâtre du Palais-Royal, situated near Rose Bertin's establishment, was destroyed by fire, for the second time. Here's an account of the tragedy, which resulted in death of at least 11...
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Marie Josephine Louise of Savoy, Countess Of Provence
On 2 September 1753, Marie Josephine, daughter of the Italian Crown Prince Victor Amadeus Of Savoy and his wife the Infanta Maria Antonia Ferdinanda of Spain, was born in the Royal Palace of Turin. The...
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Historical Reads: Isabella the Catholic brings change to Chess
How did the most powerful of all chess pieces gain its name and properties? Nobility explains:Today, the Queen is the most powerful piece on the board, but it was not always this way. Nor was this...
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Last Night At The Opera
Grace Dalrymple Elliott was a Scottish socialite who resided in Paris at the time of the French Revolution, which almost cost her her head. Although she had been the mistress of the Duke of Orléans,...
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Book Reviews: Women Heroes Of The American Revolution, Behind Every Great...
Hello everyone,today's books all celebrate women, and are a must read for all those who are interested in their stories and well-being. Here's why: Women Heroes of the American Revolution: 20 Stories...
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The Dutch Toy
Before her marriage to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Princess Charlotte of Wales, the heiress to the British throne was betrothed to Prince William, the Hereditary Prince Of Orange. That was...
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Bonnie Prince Charlie: Romantic Hero Or Tragic Villain?
Bonnie Prince Charlie, the most famous royal pretender in history, was a sad and tragic figure. Vilified by the Hanoverians, who replaced the Stuart dynasty on the thrones of England, Scotland, and...
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The Murder Of David Rizzio
On 9th March 1566, David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots' private secretary, was assassinated in front of the heavily pregnant Queen. Many consider it the beginning of the end for Mary. But why? And who...
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Book Reviews: The Death Of Caesar, Secrets Of The Tower, & Six Men
Hello everyone,what have you read recently? Here are my picks:The Death of Caesar: The Story of History’s Most Famous Assassination by Barry Strauss August 45 BC. Julius Caesar is heading towards Rome...
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Courtship and Marriage
Today, dating seems to have no rules anymore. But, once, in Victorian America, if you wanted to court a woman, you had to do it properly. Here's how:A GENTLEMAN'S CONDUCT TOWARD LADIESYoung people of...
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The Sad Life Of Princess Elisabeth Of Romania
Elisabetha Charlotte Josephine Alexandra Victoria, the daughter of Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Romania, and his wife, Marie of Edinburgh, was born on 12 October 1894 at Peleş Castle, near Sinaia....
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Historical Reads: The A to Z of life in Pompeii
What was life like for the Romans who lived in Pompeii? History Extra investigates:C is for cafe cultureThe latest estimate reckons that there were about 200 cafes and bars in the town altogether –...
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Louise & Artois
The Comte d'Artois, younger brother of Louis XVI, loved beautiful women, but only one completely captured his heart. Her name was Louise d'Esparbès de Lussan. Born in 1764, Louise lost her mother...
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Book Reviews: The Rise Of Thomas Cromwell & Billie Holiday The Musician And...
Hello everyone,here are today's reviews. Enjoy:The Rise of Thomas Cromwell: Power and Politics in the Reign of Henry VIII, 1485-1534 by Michael Everett Thomas Cromwell is often portrayed, both by...
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How To Become Conversable
However beautiful or fashionably dressed a lady may be, she can never gain permanent hold upon society, without that peculiar talent for conversation, which is the well-known specialite of French...
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